Is November a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?

Yes — November falls in Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February).

How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in November?

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in November?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in November

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in November: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 20°C, 2.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

2.2 mm/day

Wind

27 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.5 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.6 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 20°C in November, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in November

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in November average 2.5 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.6 m (12 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the NNW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

November in the context of Azores (São Miguel)'s surf season

Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season runs September–February. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: Yes — November falls in Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February).
How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in November?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in November?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 27 km/h.